Private foundation · Memphis
Hohenberg Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $85,500 · 12 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital Campaign to Fund Rust Hall Expansion”
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $107,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108K | $86K | 12 |
| 2023 | $114K | $88K | 13 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Juliet Wischmeyer · Memphis · 9012704260 · juliet.wischmeyer@gmail.com
- What to send
- At this time, contributions and grants are made only to public charitable organizations as described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1), (2) and (3).
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Juliet WischmeyerPres & director
- Samantha G WischmeyerSec & director
- Laetitia C HohenbergDirector
- Adam E HohenbergDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- No Specific Designation
- Fund Tuition Scholarships
- Operating Support Towards Work on Behalf of Unhoused People in Memphis
- Capital Campaign to Fund Rust Hall Expansion
- Fund Professional Apprenticeship Program
- Support for the Water Warriors Program
- Fund Support for Sponsor a Teacher Program
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Interfaith Association (mifa) | Memphis, Shelby County | No Specific Designation | $10K |
| National Ornamental Metal Museum | Memphis, Shelby County | Capital Campaign to Fund Rust Hall Expansion | $10K |
| New Ballet Ensemble | Memphis, Shelby County | Fund Professional Apprenticeship Program | $10K |
| Protect Our Aquifer | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the Water Warriors Program | $10K |
| Teach for America Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Fund Support for Sponsor a Teacher Program | $10K |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Shelby County | Fund Tuition Scholarships | $6,500 |
| Mid-South Public Comm Foundation (wkno-Fm) | Cordova, Shelby County | No Specific Designation | $6,000 |
| Carpenter Art Garden | Memphis, Shelby County | No Specific Designation | $5,000 |
| Hattiloo Theater | Memphis, Shelby County | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Overton Park Conservancy | Memphis, Shelby County | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Hospitality Hub | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating Support Towards Work on Behalf of Unhoused People in Memphis | $4,000 |
| Wevl Fm 899 Radio | Memphis, Shelby County | No Specific Designation | $4,000 |